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Rock’n’roll spirit fuels energetic negotiator

Rock’n’roll spirit fuels energetic negotiator

You don’t often see government officials in the finance ministry wear a plastic sports watch to work, but Lee Jun-kyu doesn’t care about officialdom.

Cho Jin-seo | 2010-08-12 16:25

G20 agenda analysis 1: Framework for growth

G20 agenda analysis 1: Framework for growth

Seoul Summit will specify each nation’s monetary, fiscal direction.

Cho Jin-seo | 2010-08-12 16:20

G20 saves finance minister from cabinet reshuffle

G20 saves finance minister from cabinet reshuffle

November’s G20 summit has spared Yoon Jeung-hyun’s life as the longest serving finance minister since the days of military leadership.

Cho Jin-seo | 2010-08-08 17:22

Global business leaders to gather for G20 CEO Summit

Some 100 finance and business CEOs from around the world will gather in Seoul to attend the G20 Business Summit, which will start on Nov. 10 for a two-day run at the Sheraton Grand Walkerhill Hotel, one day prior to the beginning of the two-day G20 Seoul Summit.

Kim Jae-kyoung | 2010-08-05 17:32

Korea trying to put cyber security on G20 agenda

Korea is attempting to present computer security as a topic of discussion for the Group of 20 meetings in Seoul later this year. However, the talks for establishing an international body for combating cybercrimes seem to be discouraged.

Kim Tong-hyung | 2010-08-05 16:58

Korea ready to bridge gaps among G20 nations

Korea ready to bridge gaps among G20 nations

The Presidential Committee for the G20 Summit has been working closely with relevant government ministries, as well as private institutions and experts at home and abroad to develop the agenda for the G20 Seoul Summit and make Seoul a successful host of the event.

Jong-eun | 2010-08-02 22:13

Seoul attracts ‘all-star’ lineup of CEOs

Seoul attracts ‘all-star’ lineup of CEOs

It’s a lock that Barack Obama will be the most powerful individual visiting Seoul this year. But it remains to be seen whether he will be the most influential, as organizers of the Group of 20 meetings here anxiously await RSVPs from Steve Jobs and Bill Gates.

Kim Tong-hyung | 2010-08-02 19:38

Keep security tight, make protocols perfect

Keep security tight, make protocols perfect

Think of how complicated it would be to host an important housewarming party, with guest lists and RSVP notices, not to mention the safety warning about the broken staircase. Now imagine organizing a large-scale international conference like the G20 summit, where

2010-08-02 19:32

G20 aims to meet expectations as global finance savior

G20 aims to meet expectations as global finance savior

South Korean President Lee Myung-bak will undoubtedly be a happy host when he welcomes world leaders to Seoul for the G20 Summit in November, which is clearly the most important business event the country has ever hosted.

Kim Tong-hyung | 2010-08-02 19:25

Inside his notebook - keywords for Seoul Summit

Inside his notebook - keywords for Seoul Summit

No time for empty talk on world peace. No time for monologues with political ambitions. “Let’s put it simple, straight, and do what we have to do,” Korean president Lee Myung-bak, may remind other participants when he hosts the roundtable meeting.

2010-08-02 19:22

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